New research shows the term ‘lesbian’ is declining in popularity. The reasons why are complex
- Written by Julie Mooney-Somers, Associate professor, Qualitative Research in Health; Director Master of Public Health, University of Sydney
Run your eyes down a list of famous women who have recently come out and you’re likely to see people describe themselves as pansexual, bisexual or queer, or insist on their right not to label their sexuality at all. With one or two notable exceptions, you’d be forgiven for thinking the word “lesbian” has gone out of fashion....





